Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chandelier pendant
Object name
Chandelier pendant
Date
1840-1870
Medium
Glass, metal (probably copper)
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 8.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass chandelier pendant in the form of a star-shaped flower with petals flaring outward, and with notched ribs; piece of wire (probably copper) attached through hole at bottom.
Credit Line
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number
1941.797
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this pendant was taken from a saloon chandelier, possibly in 1867. The record also notes "from str. 'Dean Richmond' - 1865" and the George W. Murdock Collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.